South Africa continues to lose millions of litres of water every year due to pipe leaks and bursts. Pressure management is one of the most important interventions that should be considered when attempting to drive down water losses. The common...
A group of engineering students from Mangosuthu University of Technology are making clean, drinkable water more accessible by tackling aging infrastructure which contaminates the water, making it less safe top drink. Sources: eNCA
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has sent out a strong message to municipalities that it will go all out to recoup billions of rand owed to it. Municipalities owed the department about R11billion after failing to pay their water bills....
Dam levels in the Western Cape have improved this winter, standing at 33.5% compared to 16% this time last year. The average dam levels are also nearly double what they were at this time last year. Cape Town’s average dam level was 45.7%,...
With bustling lanes filled with boutique shops, galleries and art performances, Durban’s R40m Rivertown Precinct is finally ready to take flight. The project, initiated by eThekwini Municipality’s Catalytic Projects Unit, will bridge the space...
With World Environment Day taking place on Wednesday 5 June, protecting ecosystems from pollution has taken center stage. Used lubricating oil and grease is a hazardous waste that if dumped down drains or poured onto the ground, can contaminate...
Industry body, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration as President of South Africa. However, CESA would like to see the re-instatement of Stakeholder Engagement processes, aimed at creating a...
Virgin Active says that it aims to minimise the production of plastic waste at all its clubs and to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills through its Net Zero Waste initiative. Virgin Active will manufacture new materials from the...
Malaysia will send back almost 3 000 metric tons of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries including the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Australia in a move to avoid becoming a “dumping ground” for rich nations. Environment...
The Refillery, Johannesburg’s very first plastic-free grocery store is helping South Africans fill their pantries, while addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis. Source: News24
